Liverpool v BLACKBURN: Under-fire Kean may be without keeper Robinson for Anfield test

Beleaguered Blackburn manager Steve Kean is hoping his defence will not be further weakened by the absence of goalkeeper Paul Robinson for their Boxing Day clash at Liverpool.

The former England player has a small tear in his calf muscle but is going to attempt to play through the problem by having it strapped up.

Gloves are off? Paul Robinson (green) may not be fit to face Liverpool

Martin Olsson (hamstring) has not recovered as quickly as anticipated while Ryan Nelsen (knee) has had a small setback, but there is better news on Gael Givet, who had a successful operation on his heart yesterday and could be back in training next week.